County Caper family event explores Somerset parks

The Environmental Education Center, 190 Lord Stirling Road in Basking Ridge, is offering two County Caper events. The two-day family event will be on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 27-28. Returning for 2011 is an adult only (15 years old and up) adventure called The County Caper Accelerated. This one day adult event will occur on Saturday.

The County Caper on both days is a game that takes families and friends on an interactive tour of Somerset County Parks and facilities. This local version of “The Amazing Race” will take teams to various destinations within Somerset County. Once they arrive they need to perform tasks, find clues or gather information. Each team will be given a journal to collect stamps and/or record their findings. Bring your camera.

The County Caper Accelerated on Saturday is a one day game that takes adults on an interactive tour of Somerset County Parks and facilities as well. Participants will be physically and mentally challenged while completing fun tasks and finding hidden clues throughout the day as their team races against the clock.